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Board approves updated gasoline storage and cargo tank testing rules after public comment and Air Quality briefing

5891436 · October 1, 2025
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Summary

After public comment raising redundancy and scheduling concerns, Maricopa County approved updates to Rule 353 (gasoline storage/loading) and Rule 352 (gasoline cargo tank testing/use) to address EPA‑identified deficiencies and maintain the county’s SIP obligations.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved updates to two Maricopa County Air Quality rules—Rule 353 (storage and loading of gasoline at dispensing facilities) and Rule 352 (gasoline cargo tank testing and use)—after public comment and a briefing from county air quality staff.

Three members of the public spoke during the statutory hearing. Diane Barker and Blue Crowley asked the board to delay the rules so more specific information could be provided; John Opotek, a trucking industry representative, testified the county’s leak test is redundant…

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